PUR 7776_Overwatch Imaging.pdf

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 1 of 3 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

AGENCY: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

TITLE: OVERWATCH IMAGING

Short description of the commodity or service desired: Aircraft fuselage and components

CONTACT

Name: Nita Jackson, Government Analyst II Address: 407 S. Calhoun Street, SB-8 Mayo Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: (850) 617-7181 Email: Procurement@fdacs.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: SS 24 25 125

Date posted: 02/25/2025 Last day for receipt of information: 03/17/2025

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

25201500 - Aircraft fuselage and components

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

Date of Execution thru June 30, 2025

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

Lemuel Cooksey, Florida Forest Service, Forest Protection

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

The Florida Forest Service works to provide a level of fire management to reduce threats to life, property, forests, and other related at-risk wildland resources, while promoting natural resource management to meet the requirements of Section 590.01, Florida Statutes. Section 590.01, Florida Statutes: Wildfire protection. —The Florida Forest Service has the primary responsibility for prevention, detection, and suppression of wildfires wherever they may occur.

The Florida Forest Service shall provide leadership and direction in the evaluation, coordination, allocation of resources, and monitoring of wildfire management and protection. The Florida Forest Service shall promote natural resource management and fuel reduction through the use of prescribed fire and other fuel reduction measures.

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 3 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

The Department seeks to purchase Overwatch Imaging Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) Processor for FMV gimbals provides a processing system supporting Overwatch Imaging ASO software.

1. Overwatch ASO with Processor (Trakka TC375) Overwatch Imaging Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) Processor for FMV gimbals provides a processing system supporting Overwatch Imaging ASO software.

Includes Al-powered software that automatically operates 3rd party sensors using smart pointing commands, automated image processing/analysis, and computer-generated intelligence for communications-efficient reporting.

Overwatch ASO software license is billed annually, applies to a single sensor, and includes periodic software updates and new features for one year from date of delivery.

2. ASO Sim Trainer Overwatch Imaging Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) Processor provides a small-form-factor processor to be used for training and simulation. Software modules include mission re-play, re-run, and simulation modes.

Includes: Software pre-installed and includes periodic software updates and new features for one year from date of delivery.

3. Customer Training Overwatch Imaging customer training conducted at Overwatch Imaging USA Location or other CONUS location. 3 days of ground instruction on the operations of Overwatch Imaging payloads.

4. Annual Service Agreement Overwatch Imaging Annual Service and Support Agreement provides cus-tomers technical and operational support.

Intended Single Source:

OVERWATCH IMAGING

Estimated Dollar Amount:

Approximate Contract Amount: Up to $150,000.00

Approximate Contract Amount: $136,000.00

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, service or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

The Florida Forest Service currently utilizes the Trakka TC375 gimbal as part of its aerial surveillance, wildfire detection and fire management operations. To enhance operational efficiency and improve real-time data acquisition, the integration of an automated sensor operator system is required. After thorough market research and evaluation of available technologies, it has been determined that Overwatch Imaging is the sole source vendor capable of meeting the specific technical and operational needs of this initiative.

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Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Lemuel Cooksey, Property Specialist, Florida Forest Service Richard Dolan, Director, Florida Forest Service Stephanie Bergozza, Purchasing Director II, Division of Administration Joey B. Hicks, Director, Division of Administration

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A- 1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.